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  2. Umbilical hernia - Wikipedia

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    The surgery is performed under anaesthesia, while the surgeon identifies the edges of the defect and bring them together permanently using either suture or mesh. [14] Small umbilical hernias are often successfully repaired with suture, while larger hernias may require a suitable mesh, [ 15 ] although some surgeons advocate mesh treatment for ...

  3. Inguinal hernia surgery - Wikipedia

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    Inguinal hernia surgery is an operation to repair a weakness in the abdominal wall that abnormally allows abdominal contents to slip into a narrow tube called the inguinal canal in the groin region. There are two different clusters of hernia: groin and ventral (abdominal) wall. Groin hernia includes femoral, obturator, and inguinal. [1]

  4. Veterinary surgery - Wikipedia

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    Preparing a cow for udder surgery in field conditions: the physical restraint with a set of ropes is necessary next to xylazine tranquilisation A cat spay. Veterinary surgery is surgery performed on non-human animals by veterinarians, whereby the procedures fall into three broad categories: orthopaedics (bones, joints, muscles), soft tissue surgery (skin, body cavities, cardiovascular system ...

  5. Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia

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    An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain or discomfort especially with or following coughing, exercise, or bowel movements, are absent in about a third of patients. Symptoms often get worse throughout the day and improve when lying down.

  6. Seroma - Wikipedia

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    A seroma is usually caused by surgery. Seromas are particularly common after breast surgery [3] (e.g., mastectomy), [4] abdominal surgery, and reconstructive surgery. It can also be seen after neck surgery, [1] thyroid and parathyroid surgery, [5] and hernia repair. [2] The larger the surgical intervention, the more likely that seromas form.

  7. New research suggests that dogs aren't rolling over for belly ...

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    Researchers examined 20 YouTube videos showing dogs playing together and 'staged' play sessions with a medium-sized female dog paired with 33 dogs of different breeds and sizes. Then, they sat ...

  8. Pelvic abscess - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is with antibiotics and drainage of the abscess; typically guided by ultrasound or CT, through the skin, via the rectum, or transvaginal routes. [3] Occasionally antibiotics may be used without surgery; if the abscess is at a very stage and small. [2] Until sensitivities are received, a broad spectrum antibiotic is generally required. [2]

  9. Why do dogs love belly rubs? We asked a behaviorist - AOL

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    Not every dog wants a belly rub. New puppies or rescue dogs may show submissive behavior by rolling onto their back. A dog may be unsure if he is safe as he does not know you, so they offer an ...